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PA Dept. of Health continues to conduct nursing home COVID-19 investigations

Tuesday, May 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - In its April 2021 report, the Pennsylvania Department of Health notes that nursing home surveyors conducted 427 inspections, including 281 complaint investigations, of 307 separate nursing homes. Of these, 90 were COVID-19-specific investigations. There were eight new Read More.

Man loses $4,000 to gift card scam after threat of arrest

Monday, May 17 by wcednews

Cooper Township, PA - A Clearfield County man lost $4,000 to a gift card scam in which he was told that the US government was going to arrest him if he didn't pay, The 65-year-old man from Lanse, PA, was contacted by an unknown suspect... Read More.

Punxsy man allegedly steals jailed woman’s car

Monday, May 17 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA - A Punxsutawney man allegedly stole a woman's car while she was behind bars. 43-year old Jeremy J Aldinger accompanied the victim to her probation officer's office in October 2018 where she allegedly told Aldinger to return her vehicle to her mother's... Read More.

Dept of Health: Businesses maintain option to require individuals to wear masks

Monday, May 17 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Although the CDC and the Pennsylvania Department of Health say that fully vaccinated individuals are allowed to not wear a mask indoors or outdoors in most situations now, they remind you that private businesses absolutely still have the ability to continue to... Read More.

Vaccinated shoppers no longer need masks in Walmart, some other stores

Monday, May 17 by wcednews

United States - Many large stores will allow shoppers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to shop without masks. This includes that majority of Walmart, Sam's Club, Costco, and Trader Joe's locations. Other stores are also allowing their shopping to go maskless as well, as... Read More.

Brockport boxer puts down gloves, publishes book

Saturday, May 15 by wcednews

Brockport, PA - After 20 years of competition boxing and bare-knuckle boxing, Brockport resident Chris Cella made the decision to hang up the gloves for good. In doing so he rediscovered a passion inside of him that had been manifesting since the age of... Read More.

Samaritan’s Purse looking for year-round volunteers

Saturday, May 15 by wcednews

Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, PA - Although the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes won't be filled for several more months, Samaritan's Purse is looking for year-round volunteers from our area. God has uniquely gifted His people to further His kingdom, and various volunteer roles are available... Read More.

Flags half-staff on Saturday for Peace Officers Memorial Day

Saturday, May 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf ordered all United States and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, May 15, 2021, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. A Peace... Read More.

Sandy Twp Detective Fairman gives ride-along to radio station crew

Saturday, May 15 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - Thank you to Sandy Township Police Department's Detective Rod Fairman for giving our news director Brittany Madera a ride-along on Wednesday! We're grateful to see up close and personal how officers respond in emergencies. Throughout the ride, Detective Fairman shared his experiences... Read More.

Philipsburg woman loses $1,500 to scam

Saturday, May 15 by wcednews

Chester Hill Borough, PA - A Philipsburg woman lost $1,500 to a scam when hackers told her she needed to purchase gift cards to get rid of a virus on her computers. The 49-year-old woman told State Police in Clearfield that unknown people gained access... Read More.

Year: 2021

PA Dept. of Health continues to conduct nursing home COVID-19 investigations

Man loses $4,000 to gift card scam after threat of arrest

Punxsy man allegedly steals jailed woman’s car

Dept of Health: Businesses maintain option to require individuals to wear masks

Vaccinated shoppers no longer need masks in Walmart, some other stores

Brockport boxer puts down gloves, publishes book

Samaritan’s Purse looking for year-round volunteers

Flags half-staff on Saturday for Peace Officers Memorial Day

Sandy Twp Detective Fairman gives ride-along to radio station crew

Philipsburg woman loses $1,500 to scam

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